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Sip in the sky: Some of D.C.'s best rooftop bars

Summer is almost here, and that means bars and restaurants are opening their rooftop decks. So take your cocktails outside and take in the summer air at one of these local hot spots.

Tags: bars, restaurants, rooftop, outdoor, drinks, Alex Beall

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Introducing science to kids: Fun activities and developmental milestones

Incorporating scientific methods and processes into young people's daily lives can be as easy as collecting rocks or playing in sand. But teaching kids about science shouldn't be taken so lightly -- it's as important as teaching them the alphabet.

Tags: Science, children, project, Alex Beall, national children museum, National Child Research Center, play, learning

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Sound Bites brings block party and bands to benefit D.C. Central Kitchen

DJs and bartenders will soon mix it up at the 9:30 Club. But this time, it's not just for the venue's regular concert go-ers; it's to raise money for D.C. Central Kitchen.

Tags: dc central kitchen, Sound Bites, 9:30 Club, food, music, events, competition, Alex Beall

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This summer's free concerts

During the summer months, the D.C. area will play host to a variety of free concerts, highlighting all different genres.

Tags: summer concerts, music, free, events, Alex Beall

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Living in Style: Dressing for interview success

Style for Hire's Lisa Tumbarello offers advice for dressing appropriately for an interview, as well as how to use those pieces later for the work place once you've landed the job.

Tags: Style for Hire, Lisa Tumbarello, Living in Style, fashion, style, interview, workplace, Paula Wolfson, Alex Beall

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Celebrating Cinco de Mayo: Past and Present

On May 5, people across the United States will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with margaritas, mariachi and parades and festivals. But few know the history behind the day that so many Americans celebrate.

Tags: Cinco de Mayo, Mexico, celebration, holiday, history, margarita, culture, Alex Beall

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Living in Style: Organizing your closet

Style for Hire's Lisa Tumbarello offers tips for tackling your closet during spring cleaning.

Tags: Living in Style, Lisa Tumbarello, Style for Hire, closet, spring cleaning, organization, Paula Wolfson, Alex Beall

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Mike 'The Hulk' Easton, D.C.-based MMA fighter

Mike "The Hulk" Easton, a UFC fighter who lives and trains in D.C., talks to WTOP about what it means to be a fighter.

Tags: mike easton, hulk, UFC, Mixed Martial Arts, fight, sports, Alex Beall

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Governments find their way to the public's heart - through the stomach

The Korean dumplings in your grocer's freezer, the new Thai restaurant on the corner and that Burmese curry you ate for lunch are doing more than satisfying your craving for an exotic and flavorful meal. These foods are also helping to foster international relations.

Tags: Gastrodiplomacy, diplomacy, food, South Korea, culinary, Alex Beall

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Living in Style: Shopping consignment

Style for Hire's Lisa Tumbarello talks about the ins and outs of shopping consignment.

Tags: Living in Style, Lisa Tumbarello, fashion, style, Style for Hire, consignment, shopping, Alex Beall, Paula Wolfson

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